The Oibium still continues to distress us by its spread. If we are to trust the reports that reach us, it has now made its appearance in many of the vine districts. The scientific are at work upon it, observing and noting and experimenting, and doubtless we shall have some good results to communicate respecting the value of respectivo modes of treatment. — Sydney Mail. Blenheim. — The Express of the Oth inst says : — A pretty smart shock of earthquake was experienced hero on Sunday morning last, at about half-past ten o'clock. It would appear that the Middle Island is now enjoying that monopoly of earthquake shocks for which Wellington was formerly distinguished. DePARTUEE OF THE ViCE-REGAL CoUHT. — His Excellency the Governor and suite, accompanied by several native chiefs, left Wellington for Canterbury in H. M. s.s. Challenger, on Saturday afternoon. A few hours previously, Lady J3owen and suite loft in the s.s. Phoebe for Auckland, most of the vessels in harbor displaying their bunting on the occasion. It is understood that Lady Bowen will remain at Auckland until the eve of the arrival of his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh in the colony. How long his Excellency will be absent from Wellington depends upon the state of native affairs in this island.— liidepentynt, Jan. 12.
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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 13, Issue 1014, 16 January 1869, Page 3
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